Dennis Morgan
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Dennis Morgan (born Earl Stanley Morner, December 20, 1908 โ September 7, 1994) was an American actor-singer. He used the acting pseudonym Richard Stanley before adopting the name under which he gained his greatest fame. Morgan started working at MGM as Stanley Morner. His best roles were in Mama Steps Out (1937) and Song of the City (1937), but he mostly did small parts. Morgan signed with Paramount billed as Richard Stanley. He was in several films in 1938 and 1939, including Men With Wings (1938). At Warner Bros. Morgan was billed as Dennis Morgan and was finally given lead roles in B movies such as Waterfront (1939) and No Place to Go (1939). In 1940 he was promoted to A movies. His best parts were in Kitty Foyle (1940) (on loan to RKO), Thank Your Lucky Stars (1943), and God is My Co-Pilot. He was often paired with Jack Carson. After Morgan's contract with Warner ended in 1952 he appeared in sporadic television guest roles. He retired from film work in 1956.
Known For
Credits
- 1983 ยทHollywood Out-takes and Rare Footageas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1977 ยทThe Love Boatas Steve Brian
- 1976 ยทWon Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywoodas Tour Guide
- 1974 ยทThat's Entertainment!as (archive footage)
- 1968 ยทRogue's Galleryas Dr. Jonas Pettingill
- 1963 ยทPetticoat Junctionas Dennis Roberts
- 1959 ยท21 Beacon Streetas Dennis Chase
- 1956 ยทUranium Boomas Bradford "Brad" E. Collins
- 1955 ยทAlfred Hitchcock Presentsas Dennis O'Finn
- 1955 ยทPearl of the South Pacificas Dan Merrill
- 1955 ยทThe Gun That Won the Westas Jim Bridger
- 1954 ยทA Star Is Born World Premiereas Self
- 1953 ยทGeneral Electric Theateras Roger Duane
- 1952 ยทThis Is Your Lifeas Self
- 1952 ยทCattle Townas Mike McGann
- 1952 ยทThis Woman Is Dangerousas Dr. Ben Halleck
- 1951 ยทPainting The Clouds With Sunshineas Vince
- 1951 ยทRaton Passas Marc Challon
- 1950 ยทPretty Babyas Sam Morley
- 1950 ยทPerfect Strangersas David Campbell
- 1949 ยทBreakdowns of 1949as Self
- 1949 ยทThe Lady Takes a Sailoras Bill Craig
- 1949 ยทIt's a Great Feelingas Dennis Morgan
- 1948 ยทOne Sunday Afternoonas Timothy L. "Biff" Grimes
- 1948 ยทTo the Victoras Paul Taggart
- 1948 ยทTwo Guys from Texasas Steve Carroll
- 1948 ยทLet's Sing a Song About the Moonlightas Jack Norworth in Film Clip from 'Shine On, Harvest Moon' (uncredited/archive footage)
- 1947 ยทBlow-Ups of 1947as Self
- 1947 ยทMy Wild Irish Roseas Chauncey Olcott
- 1947 ยทAlways Togetheras The Bridegroom (uncredited)
- 1947 ยทHollywood Wonderlandas Western Hero (clip from "Ride, Cowboy, Ride", 1939) (uncredited)
- 1947 ยทCheyenneas James Wylie
- 1946 ยทBlow-Ups of 1946as Self
- 1946 ยทThe Time, The Place and The Girlas Steven Ross
- 1946 ยทOkay for Soundas
- 1946 ยทTwo Guys from Milwaukeeas Prince Henry
- 1946 ยทOne More Tomorrowas Thomas Rufus 'Tom' Collier III
- 1945 ยทChristmas in Connecticutas Jefferson Jones
- 1945 ยทGod Is My Co-Pilotas Col. Robert Lee Scott
- 1944 ยทBreakdowns of 1944as Self
- 1944 ยทI Am an Americanas Self (uncredited)
- 1944 ยทHollywood Canteenas Self
- 1944 ยทThe Very Thought of Youas Sgt. David Stewart
- 1944 ยทThe Road to Victoryas Dennis Morgan (uncredited)
- 1944 ยทThe Shining Futureas Self
- 1944 ยทShine on Harvest Moonas Jack Norworth
- 1943 ยทThe Desert Songas Paul Hudson / El Khobar
- 1943 ยทThank Your Lucky Starsas Tommy Randolph
- 1943 ยทStars on Horsebackas
- 1943 ยทThe Hard Wayas Paul Collins
- 1942 ยทWings for the Eagleas Corky 'Cork' Jones
- 1942 ยทIn This Our Lifeas Peter Kingsmill
- 1942 ยทCaptains of the Cloudsas Johnny Dutton (bush pilot)
- 1941 ยทBad Men of Missourias Cole Younger
- 1941 ยทKisses for Breakfastas Rodney Trask
- 1941 ยทAffectionately Yoursas 'Rickey' Mayberry
- 1940 ยทKitty Foyleas Wyn Strafford
- 1940 ยทMarch On, Marinesas Bob Lansing
- 1940 ยทRiver's Endas John Keith / Sgt. Derry Conniston
- 1940 ยทFlight Angelsas Chick Farber
- 1940 ยทTear Gas Squadas Tommy McCabe
- 1940 ยทThree Cheers for the Irishas Angus Ferguson
- 1940 ยทThe Fighting 69thas Lieutenant Ames
- 1939 ยทThe Return of Doctor Xas Dr. Rhodes
- 1939 ยทNo Place to Goas Joe Plummer
- 1939 ยทRide, Cowboy, Rideas Dinny Logan
- 1939 ยทWaterfrontas Jim Dolan
- 1939 ยทPersons in Hidingas Mike Flagler
- 1938 ยทIllegal Trafficas Cagey Miller
- 1938 ยทKing of Alcatrazas First Mate Rogers (as Richard Stanley)
- 1938 ยทMen with Wingsas Galton
- 1937 ยทNavy Blue and Goldas Marine 2nd Lt.
- 1937 ยทSong of the Cityas Tommy
- 1937 ยทMama Steps Outas Chuck Thompson (as Stanley Morner)
- 1936 ยทAnnie Laurieas William Douglas
- 1936 ยทPiccadilly Jimas Chrystal Club Singer (uncredited)
- 1936 ยทSuzyas Lieutenant
- 1936 ยทThe Great Ziegfeldas Stage Singer in "Pretty Girl" Number
- 1936 ยทI Conquer the Sea!as Tommy Ashley